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Trump declared the ceasefire between the US and Iran is 'over' after both sides exchanged attacks. The US launched over 80 strikes on Iran, targeting air defense systems and boats, while Iran attacked US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait, targeting 85 facilities. Trump criticized Iranian leaders as 'scum' and expressed doubt about the success of ongoing talks.

Hostilities between the US and Iran resumed after the US launched strikes near the Strait of Hormuz and revoked sanctions on Iranian oil exports, prompting Iran to attack US military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait. President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire over, calling Iran's leaders 'vicious, violent people' and 'scum', while NATO's secretary general Mark Rutte supported the US response. The conflict caused an immediate 3% rise in oil prices.

The US launched strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait.

Kuwait has condemned Iran's strikes on its territory as a 'blatant violation of the country's sovereignty' and a direct threat to its security and civilian safety. The foreign ministry stated the attacks undermine regional de-escalation efforts and violate the UN Charter, reserving the right to take necessary measures to protect its citizens.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Tehran has targeted Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, escalating regional tensions. The conflict raises risks of an interim agreement to halt fighting breaking down, potentially sparking a wider Middle East conflict.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps conducted a joint missile and drone attack on key U.S. military sites in Bahrain and Kuwait following a wave of U.S. strikes. The operation is reported to have targeted military locations, escalating tensions and undermining a fragile cease-fire agreement.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed to have downed a US MQ-9 drone in southern Iran and attacked 85 US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait. The IRGC stated these actions were a response to US attacks south of Iran.

The U.S. military attacked Iran after it claimed Tehran struck three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Tehran has also targeted Bahrain and Kuwait, and is limiting Iran’s oil sales in response to the ship attacks.

Air sirens were activated in Bahrain, with the interior ministry urging calm and seeking safe shelter. The Kuwaiti army reported responding to hostile missile and drone attacks, stating explosions were from air defense systems intercepting these threats.

Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming missile threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran. Both countries engaged air defenses, but no damage reports were released. Previous Iranian attacks on these nations have occurred due to ongoing tensions from an interim U.S.-Iran deal.

Kuwait and Bahrain reported incoming missile threats following U.S. airstrikes on Iran, with both countries' air defenses engaged. No confirmed damage was reported, and the incidents are linked to prior Iranian attacks under the interim U.S.-Iran deal.

The U.S. military launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran retaliating by targeting Bahrain and Kuwait. The U.S. also revoked Iran's license to sell crude oil, escalating tensions amid ongoing negotiations. Both Bahrain and Kuwait issued missile alerts following the strikes.

Opec+ countries plan to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of output hikes as fuel prices decline. The decision involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman.

The UAE’s non-oil economy hit its weakest level in seven years in June, with the private sector PMI at 50.8, driven by weak demand, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs linked to the Iran war. While improved trade through the Strait of Hormuz eased some pressures, Saudi Arabia’s non-oil PMI rose to 53.3, while Kuwait and Qatar’s indices remained below 50.

U.S. stock futures were mixed with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq rising while the Dow fell. Oil prices declined as OPEC+ announced an August output increase of 188,000 barrels per day. SK Hynix filed a $28 billion U.S. IPO, and SpaceX shares rose ahead of joining the Nasdaq 100.

Global shares showed mixed performance as OPEC+ members agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August, causing oil prices to decline. European markets rose while Asian markets were mixed, with uncertainty over supplies lingering due to stalled Iran-related talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Global shares are mixed with European markets rising and Asian markets falling, while oil prices slipped after OPEC+ announced an August output hike. The production increase involves Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, with uncertainty over supplies due to stalled Iran talks on the Strait of Hormuz.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology stocks declined, while oil prices fell due to increased production by OPEC+ members including Saudi Arabia, Russia, and Iraq. Uncertainty over Iran-related supply disruptions and currency fluctuations further influenced markets.

Asian shares and U.S. futures showed mixed performance as technology stocks declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell due to increased production by seven OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, while uncertainty persisted over supply chain talks with Iran. Major stock indices in Japan, South Korea, and Australia declined or edged lower, while Hong Kong and Shanghai saw modest gains.

Asian shares and U.S. futures were mixed as technology shares declined in Tokyo and Seoul. Oil prices fell after OPEC+ members, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase production by 188,000 barrels per day in August. Uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz's reopening also affected energy markets.

Oil prices fell slightly after Opec+ agreed to increase output targets by 188,000 barrels per day from August, while exports from Gulf producers via the Strait of Hormuz are recovering. The decision comes as Gulf members revive supplies halted during the US-Israeli-Iran conflict, though output remains below pre-war levels.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August to address falling prices and support market stability amid ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August amid declining prices. The decision follows a U.S.-Iran interim deal easing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, though shipping remains below pre-war levels.

Seven OPEC+ countries, including Saudi Arabia and Russia, agreed to increase oil production by 188,000 barrels per day in August as prices fall to pre-U.S.-Iran war levels. The decision aims to stabilize markets amid ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and declining crude prices.

U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz confronted Iran's representative Amir Saeid Iravani during a UN Security Council meeting, accusing Iran of drone attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. Iran's envoy denied the claims, alleging U.S. and Bahraini disinformation, while Waltz presented images of attack aftermath to challenge Tehran's narrative.

Kuwaiti telecom Zain Group plans to invest $1.5 billion over the next decade to upgrade Syria's mobile network, acquiring a 75% stake in the existing MTN network. The Syrian government will retain a 25% stake, and the deal is part of increasing Gulf investments in Syria's reconstruction, with Emirati, Qatari, and Saudi firms also involved in various sectors.

Fizz, a social media app for college students, aims to expand globally and grow its advertising business. The app, founded by Teddy Solomon, has over a million US users and 2.2 million global downloads. It recently secured a strategic investment from celebrities and tech executives to fuel its expansion, particularly in the Middle East, where users show increased post-graduation engagement.

Turkiye and several Arab nations and organizations condemned Israel's recent military incursions into Syria's southern provinces, citing violations of Syria's sovereignty and international law. The statements highlighted concerns over regional instability and breaches of agreements like the 1974 Disengagement Agreement.

The Strait of Hormuz's ship traffic and oil flow remain disrupted after Iranian drone strikes on cargo ships and U.S. retaliatory attacks on Iranian facilities. Tensions escalated following a June 25 drone incident and subsequent strikes on a Qatari tanker, complicating an interim U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the strait. Disputes over Iran's control of shipping routes and vetting processes, including demands for payments linked to sanctions risks, have stalled recovery efforts.

Iran and the US agreed to halt recent Gulf hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz dispute, per a US official. The 14-point June 17 agreement aimed to reopen the strait, but recent missile/drone attacks and tanker strikes have strained the deal. Technical discussions will continue, with Iran yet to comment and Israel striking Hezbollah in Lebanon, which Iran says undermines the broader agreement.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military sites in the region, citing retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. A U.S. official reported no casualties, while Iran threatened to halt negotiations to end the war if Washington continues its attacks.

Iran launched missile and drone attacks targeting U.S. military sites in the region, claiming retaliation for U.S. airstrikes. Iran threatened a 'complete halt' to negotiations to end the war if Washington continues attacks. A U.S. official reported no casualties from the strikes.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following new US airstrikes. Iran warned it would halt negotiations and close the Strait of Hormuz if Washington continues its attacks.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The attacks and U.S.-led efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without Iranian oversight have escalated tensions, with Iran asserting sole governance over the strait. The U.S. and Iran remain in discussions for an interim deal addressing sanctions, uranium stockpiles, and maritime arrangements.

The US and Iran exchanged strikes over the weekend, testing their fragile ceasefire. Iran attacked American military sites in Kuwait and Bahrain after the US accused Iran of targeting a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz and retaliated by striking Iranian infrastructure. The US and Iran plan to meet in Qatar to discuss their dispute over the strait.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The conflict centers on control of the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran insisting on governing the strait and opposing U.S.-led maritime route expansions. Pakistan has facilitated talks between the U.S. and Iran, while the Trump administration stated technical discussions remain on track despite escalations.

Iran launched drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, threatening to halt negotiations to end the war. The attacks occurred amid disputes over control of the Strait of Hormuz and efforts by a U.S.-led maritime body to establish an alternative shipping route.

Iran and the U.S. are engaged in a 'shadow war' over control of the Strait of Hormuz, with recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain threatening a ceasefire. The U.S. is defending an alternate shipping route through the strait, which Iran seeks to block to assert control, risking further escalation.

Tehran launched missiles and drones at Bahrain and Kuwait, which host US military bases, hours after the United States struck multiple targets in Iran. The escalation highlights fragile ceasefire tensions and efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.